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Subway Tuna Recipe

Nate TeagueWritten by Nate Teague · Updated on June 5, 2020

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Back in the 1800’s John Montague ordered meat between two pieces of bread. Not exactly a big deal today, but back then it was revolutionary. He was the 4th Earl of Sandwich and that is how the humble sandwich earned its name.

Over the years, sandwiches have improved. One company that has led the charge in these improvements is Subway. Their Tuna Sub is hugely popular, not just in the U.S. but all around the world. Freshly baked bread filled with tuna and whatever extra fillings you decide to add. The tuna sandwich is a healthy and enjoyable lunch or dinner time meal.

Recipe

copycat recipe for Subway's Tuna Sub Sandwich

Subway Tuna (Copycat Recipe)

If you love Subway's Tuna Sub sandwich, then you'll surely love this copycat recipe! Enjoy the aroma and flavors of freshly baked bread filled with tuna. Add your preferred extra fillings. The tuna sandwich is a healthy and enjoyable meal for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta roll
  • 1 can tuna chunks in water 6 oz
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup lettuce
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 3 slices mozarella

Instructions
 

  • Add tuna, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and mix with a spoon until combined. Stir vigorously to break up the chunks of tuna into a fine-textured paste. Gently stir in the avocado then set aside.
  • Heat a skillet on medium heat then add a splash of vegetable oil. Crack both eggs into the skillet and cook until you’re happy with the texture. If you have an egg ring it will help keep the egg in a neat circle. Once cooked, set aside.
  • Cut the ciabatta lengthwise and pop both halves into the oven and broil (grill) until toasted. Remove the bread and place it on a suitable plate.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the tuna mix onto the bun and then top with eggs, lettuce, tomato, and mozzarella.
Keyword copycat recipe, subway sandwich, tuna sandwich, tuna sub copycat
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Tuna salad in a white bowl next to bread
Tuna salad ready to add to the sub.
Table of Contents
  • Recipe
  • 5 tips to improve your sub
  • Optional extra ingredients
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Summing up

5 tips to improve your sub

1. Get the texture right

If you prefer your tuna to be a smooth consistency then process the ingredients in a blender for a few seconds instead of mixing with a spoon. We think you can never pulverize the tuna too much! The finer the flakes, the better, as canned fish is dry.

2. Add panko if needed

Adding a spoonful of panko crumbs will help soak up the mayo and create a lighter, moister mixture.

3. Consider adding extra

Including extra vegetables like carrot and celery will add color and extra nutrition, but always grate or dice them finely. Thick chunks of vegetables aren’t pleasant in sandwiches.

4. Melt the cheese

Top the ciabatta with mozzarella before broiling it to get delicious melted cheese in your sandwich. It doesn't take any extra work and if you're the type that enjoys hot, melted cheese (and who doesn't?), this is for you.

5. Tuna choice won't be a deal-breaker

We recommend using canned tuna in water, but if you only have cans in the pantry with olive oil then they’re fine to use. You may want to reduce the mayonnaise a little to compensate.

A fork holding a chunk of tuna.
Tuna in springwater is best for those trying to reduce their fat intake.

Optional extra ingredients

  • kalamata olives
  • dill pickle
  • chili pepper, chopped finely
  • red onion
  • red bell pepper
  • carrot, grated
  • pineapple pieces

Fun Fact
November 3rd is National Sandwich Day. A day to celebrate a wonderful food innovation.

Frequently asked questions

What can I do with leftover tuna salad?

We recommend leaving out the lettuce, and stuffing everything else into bell peppers or topping mushrooms and baking for a tasty side dish. The tuna mixture can also be refrigerated for 2-3 days in an airtight container if you can't use it all.

Can I use salad dressing instead of mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise and salad dressing are both creamy, thick-textured sauces with similar ingredients. Mayonnaise contains an additional ingredient, egg yolks, and tends to have less sweetness than salad dressing. For making a classic tuna sub, either is suitable so feel free to use these two types of sauce interchangeably. For some additional spice, add two teaspoons of Dijon mustard to the tuna mix.

What other cheese varieties are good in a tuna sub?

If you don’t have any mozzarella or don’t like this cheese, use Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Gruyère, American, or Edam. For a saltier flavor-bomb, you may want to add Cotija or parmesan as well.

Summing up

If you’ve got some spare cans or canned tuna sitting unused in the cupboard then making a Subway Tuna is a brilliant option. It’s the sort of meal that allows you to use up the leftover vegetables in the fridge before they go off. If you feel like a French-inspired sandwich, you might also like to check out our article comparing Croque Madame and Croque Madame. They're both delicious grilled sandwiches and we show you how to make them.

What is your favorite “quick and easy” meal that you couldn’t live without? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Nate Teague

Nate Teague is a food writer who has been working in the food industry for the past decade. He writes for various cooking blogs and has a passion for making fine dining recipes accessible to the at-home cook.

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